Buddha Dodenma Watches over Thimphu (Day 31-2016)

Buddha Dodenma: Thimphu

The Buddha Dodenma is a 51.5 meter (169 foot) tall statue that overlooks Thimphu, the capital city of Bhutan. The bronze statue, gilded in gold was still under construction when I visited it in October 2014, yet the watchful eyes already had a commanding presence.